RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in International Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the skills required to investigate complex problems and address the important challenges of sustainable international business.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in International Business is a great preparation for your global career goals in private, public or not-for-profit organisations covering contemporary practices in cross-cultural management, international business and leadership.
Through your study in this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of contemporary international business theory and build the necessary skills to make ethical and sustainable business decisions. You'll have the context and capacity to address and evaluate the impacts of these decisions and provide benefit to your workplace.
Key facts
July, 2026
What will you study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in International Business, you must fulfil the four core courses below
- Global Business Environment
- Managing Cross-border e-Commerce in the Digital Era
- Managing Across Cultures
- Global Entrepreneurship
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or a higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the graduate certificate, you may be considered if you have a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit.
English language requirements
You must meet the university's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more details.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who have successfully completed postgraduate studies in a business or related discipline at another institution can have these assessed for credit or exemptions from this course consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a broad, critical and practical understanding of contemporary issues and practices in business.
- Evaluate and apply concepts, principles, theories, methods and contemporary practices in the area of international business to a range of organisational settings.
- Demonstrate a reflective and critical awareness of the legal, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of business operations, processes and decisions.
- Conduct and manage business activities across borders, cultures and communities ethically and sustainably.
- Communicate clearly and persuasively to negotiate, consult and engage with clients, employees and other stakeholders.
- Apply research principles and methods to design innovative options and solutions for problems and issues in contemporary business practice and make reasoned judgements about them.
- Apply and integrate professional theory with practice in authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL) contexts, professional contexts and industry settings.
Career outcomes
It is expected that graduates will emerge with a broader approach to and critical mastery of the theory, methods and practices of contemporary international business.
Professionals in this field typically combine specialist knowledge with the skills and experience they hold in a particular aspect of business. For example, a graduate of this course with a background in engineering may seek out opportunities in manufacturing multinationals.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total fee in 2026: $17,760 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $365 maximum fee for 2026.
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks, and equipment.
The amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.